Vince's Story
With over thirty-five years of studying, tracking, hunting, and trapping all forms of wildlife, Vince Rose is exceptionally knowledgeable in apex predator behaviors. His behavioral studies include bears of the Rocky Mountains and Australia’s freshwater and saltwater crocodiles. With over thirty years of experience handling various species of crocodilians, including highly endangered Siamese crocodiles, and venomous snakes such as Fer-de-Lance, Vince has spent over 20,000 hours studying the behavior of wild, American and Morelet’s crocodiles. He has thousands of safe, live crocodilian captures, relocations and re-releases via various humane methods (i.e. pull snares, culvert traps, nets, and by hand). Additionally, Vince is a professional trainer in the safe handling of crocodiles and has trained international Herpetologists; interns who are now operating their own crocodile rescue programs; Belize Forest Department, Police Department, and Defense Forces Officers; and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary in Florida. His expertise is internationally recognized, and Vince has been the primary Crocodilian handler for productions with Animal Planet, USA and UK; National Geographic, Polask; World Wildlife Federation; Polask; Patly Productions, France; Travel Channel, USA; and Swedish film crews. For ten years, Vince was Belize’s primary Crocodilian conservation consultant and notably has always captured the specifically targeted animal due to his expertise in Crocodilian Behavior. Vince is one of the World’s leading experts on American crocodile behaviors.
Milestones
2004-Present
Crocodilian Behaviorist
1989-2004
Professional Tracker
Private Guide
1996
Crocodilian Behavioral Studies, Australia
1995-2003
Owner, Bear Construction
General Contractor
1989-1995
Resort Management
General Manager
Woods Lake Resort
1980-1995
Security Captain
Roving Supervisor
Licensed & Bonded
1980's
Playboy Mansion Butler
In between croc'n, Vince enjoys his time flipping houses, playing the guitar, and singing.
National and International TV Appearances
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2014 - Animal Planet USA “Monster Croc: Search for a Killer” via Double Act Productions, UK.
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2013 - TVN Poland “Women at the End of the World” with Nat Geo traveler, Martyna Wojciechowska
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2012- KoldCast World Travel Show “Another Shade of Blue” with Nat Geo traveler, Ty Sawyer.
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2012 - Wild Productions, Ltd., UK Animal Planet’s “Wildlife SOS” with Simon Cowell of Wildlife Aid.
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2011 - World Wildlife Foundation Poland, TVN’s “SOS for the World,” Episode “A Hellish Beach.”
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2011 - Patly Productions, France TV’s “Somewhere on Earth: Belize” Directed by Aurelie Massait.
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2009 - Jupiter Entertainment, Knoxville, TN - The rescue of two crocodiles and their transport to ACES in Punta Gorda (pre-arson). Never aired due to internal changes within Jupiter Entertainment.
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2008 - Gurney Productions, USA Animal Planet’s “Wild Recon” Belize Episode with Donald Schultz. Responsible for all crocodile and Black Howler monkey scenes.
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2004 Co-founded ACES - American Crocodile Education Sanctuary in Belize.
Studied numerous species of North America’s animals including bear, elk, deer, rabbit, water- fowl, and fish. Studies of the mentioned species included but were not limited to: gender differences; tracking; living habits; aggressiveness; food; and mating behaviors. Also, provided private, professional training and services, particularly tracking techniques, to elite hunters.
Lived six months in the Outback studying captive and wild crocodilians, Australia’s freshwater and saltwater crocodiles, Crocodylus johnstoni and Crocodylus porosus, respectively.
Owner and operator of Bear Construction located in Aspen, CO. Implemented all phases of building construction and development including: architectural design, framing, plumbing, electrical, solar, and hydroelectric. Also, a consultant to other general contractors and homeowners. Had the pleasure of working for Mr. John Denver and his family for over ten years.
Execute all phases of operation at a private, multi-million dollar resort & wildlife sanctuary. Ensure all property infrastructures, facilities, and staff performed to optimum on a daily basis. In charge of all aspects of construction, including the complete construction and interior finishing of log cabins and maintaining the operation of a hydroelectric plant.
California Plant Protection - provided all aspects of security for 'Stars' at ABC, NBC, and various motion picture studios throughout Beverly HIlls and the Los Angeles areas.
Butlered at The Playboy Mansion.